1978 Opel Senator vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 5 kg more than 1977 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Senator | 504 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |